Parkside Promise Plus

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to offering students of great promise and limited economic resources a world-class education. The Parkside Promise Plus tuition-free program guarantees free tuition and segregated fees for qualifying students. Sure, there are some eligibility requirements and rules to follow.

To be eligible, students must:

  • Declare their intent to be part of “Parkside Promise Plus

  • Be a new freshman admitted to UW-Parkside by May 1

  • Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1 and have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $1,500 or less

  • Be a Wisconsin resident for tuition purposes

  • Have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above at time of admission to Parkside

  • Attend the “Parkside Promise Plus” orientation session during new-student orientation

  • Enroll as a full-time student the fall following high school graduation